https://www.openlearning.com/u/staalmartens-soutwc/blog/HereSAFewFactsAboutAdhdTreatmentInAdults How to Treat ADHD Without Medication Adults with ADHD can struggle to stay focus, feel tired and be forgetful. They may also experience low self-esteem and relationship problems. Treatment without medication can include lifestyle changes like eating a healthy diet, getting regular exercise and learning relaxation techniques. It may also involve cognitive behavioral therapy which teaches people to identify and challenge negative thought patterns and behaviors. 1. Talk Therapy Talk therapy, also known as psychotherapy, is an effective non-medical treatment for ADHD. Patients with ADHD can benefit from a variety of techniques for talking therapy which include cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) mindfulness, and psychoeducation. CBT can help people learn to identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts that can lead to disorientation, poor planning, and impulsivity. CBT also teaches techniques that improve organizational skills and time management, as well as enhance social skills. Meditation and deep breathing exercises are two techniques that promote mindfulness. Researchers have discovered that mindfulness can reduce ADHD symptoms, such as inattention. Psychoeducation is a form of counseling that helps people learn to manage problems that are related to ADHD such as self-esteem and self-harm. These therapies may be combined by people with ADHD as each experiences different results. In 2021, more than 41.7 million Americans have visited therapy. Many sought professional help for mental disorders like depression, anxiety and PTSD. Many of these conditions have physical symptoms and can result in insomnia and stomach upset, as well as chronic pain, or headaches. Talk therapy can assist people with mental illness cope with these symptoms, while also dealing with the root cause of the underlying condition. Although stimulant medication is effective for many people suffering from ADHD